Margaret O. Abimbola, (PhD)
This study examines the effectiveness of guided reading in engaging young readers on climate change. Educating children and adolescents about the consequences of climate change and encouraging them to take action that could mitigate it is essential, especially, at this period in time when this global warming issue is getting worse. It focuses on how guided reading sessions on climate change can improve young readers’ understanding of the issue and develop their interest in environmental sustainability. Precisely, the books “Children Take Action” and “Old Enough to Save the Planet” were used for the study in a reading club setting. A quantitative research design through a survey questionnaire was employed in analysing the effect of guided reading on ‘ climate change literacy of young readers. The case study consists of children aged 5–12 who are members of the Soaring Crew Reading Club. The study’s findings emphasise that guided reading significantly increases climate change literacy and encourages a proactive approach to environmental conservation. The results indicate that guided reading can serve as a valuable instrument for librarians, educators, parents and reading club facilitators seeking to foster climate consciousness and engagement in young readers, thus, laying the needed foundation for enduring environmental responsibility.